Demonstrate how to use available college and library resources including electronic databases to conduct a literature review, understand APA style, articulate importance of research studies and data collection using professional journals. Use critical analysis and employ logical thinking skills necessary for an independent learner.
COMPUTER USE AND APA SKILLS
ACOTE STANDARD
B.8.2. Effectively locates and understands information, including the quality of the source of information.
Curriculum Thread #1: Professional behavior and ethics
Effectively communicate through written documentation and verbal skills including demonstration of social and cultural awareness.
Writing and documentation assignments and competencies
SKILL (S)
For the APA paper
Students will read Unit VI of Wagenfeld, 2016 and select an area of interest within the traditional or emerging practice areas or emerging trends in the OT profession.
Students will conduct a database search and print a list of five (5) references published within the last 10 years that relate to the chosen area of interest At least two (2) of the references should be from peer- reviewed articles. The remaining three (3) can be from reputable websites. The reference list has to be in APA format.
Students will write a three-page paper on their area of interest using APA format.
For the paper, students should select at least one of the peer-reviewed research articles from their list and they may complement with any of the other references from the list. Although no headings are required, the paper should have an introductory portion, a body which has to include researched information and personal view, as well as a conclusion portion.
Students will include all researched information from the relevant sources accurately paraphrased and all in-text citation will have to follow APA format.
Students will submit assignment in electronic format to demonstrate their familiarity with use of technology.
For the presentation

ACTIVITY/PROCESS
Activities and Processes/steps
Select a field of interest in OT
Areas may include any specialty area, either traditional or emerging as describes in the 2016 Wagenfeld textbook.
Research
Complete a search on a library database with access to OT professional journals.
Select at least one- peer-reviewed research article to cite and reference. Include paraphrased information for written and presentation assignment. Highlight sections in the article(s) that you have paraphrased and submit article(s) to instructor. Complement researched information with textbook or reputable website (such as www.aota.org), cite and reference.
APA style format and content
Cover page: tabs, centering, page numbers, and running head as per APA style.
Font size, paragraph organization, headings, use of paraphrasing and citations are accurate.
Content is clear and topic is well organized in paragraphs with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Reference page is in correct APA format. All references within 10 years.

Student will write a paper demonstrating preliminary skills required to use available university and library resources (including electronic databases to conduct a literature review), practice APA style research literature and data collection using professional journals, as well as critical thinking skills necessary for an independent learner.
ACTIVITY/PROCESS
Electronic submission
Submit paper and attachment electronically to instructor to meet deadline.
Attachment is uploaded without problems. In the event that either Blackboard or Turnitin are not available, student will communicate to instructor and submit paper as an attachment via email, and follow-up with instructor as needed
Oral presentation
Prepare a 5 to7-minute presentation using PowerPoint or another multimedia presentation format. Include:
Why is this area of interesting to you as a student? The answer to this questions should include a balance between your personal story and experiences and researched information used in your paper.
What kind of personal skills/abilities you possess that will be useful in this area
Summarize paper. Include in-text citations as pertinent and reference slide. Citations and references in the last slide have to be in APA format
RESOURCES
Supplies used to demonstrate skill
Computer with Wi-Fi, printer, projector, library journals, electronic databases, Blackboard or alternative platform.

Student will write a paper demonstrating preliminary skills required to use available university and library resources (including electronic databases to conduct a literature review), practice APA style research literature and data collection using professional journals, as well as critical thinking skills necessary for an independent learner.
EVALUATION RUBRIC
Student needs to be aware that according to department policy delineated in the policy, assignments not turned in on time will have a penalty of 10% per day.
Electronic submission of the paper is due by 8:00 am the first day of class, week 2. After that instructor will submit for student for a deduction of 5 points according to rubric. This is only for day one after due date. After that 10% deduction/day applies.
All hard copies submitted after 8:05 am of the first day of class, week 2 will receive a 10% deduction per day.
All students need to be prepared to present for day one of presentation. Hard copy of presentation (or email attachment) due by 8:05 am day one. After that, 10% deduction applies.

Tasks to be done prior to writing the paper to demonstrate the use of available college and library resources including electronic databases to conduct a literature review (10 % of the final competency grade)
Objectives Low Performance
0-2 points Average
3-4 points Exemplary
5 points Score

Use of library databases resources to conduct a literature review Student is unable to search the databases or,
Student does not submit a 5-reference list by the deadline or,
None of the 5 references correspond to an OT peer reviewed article Student submits the 5-reference list on time, but is not on APA format or,
Student submits the 5-reference list on time with only minor APA errors or,
Only one of the references correspond to an OT peer reviewed article Student submits the 5-reference list with 2 peer reviewed articles as indicated, all in APA format.
0-2 points 3-4 points 5 points Score
References are related to the selected area of interest Three out of the five references are not related to area of interest One or two of the references are not related to the area of interest All references are related to the area of interest

Student will write a paper demonstrating preliminary skills required to use available university and library resources (including electronic databases to conduct a literature review), practice APA style research literature and data collection using professional journals, as well as critical thinking skills necessary for an independent learner.
EVALUATION RUBRIC

Action plan indicated
Refer to Writing Studio
Errors in APA format of in-text citations such as Examples missing information, or omission in some cases.
Note: In-text citations need to be present for each sentence unless referring to an opinion of the author (student) Use of citation format is accurate and consistent throughout the paragraphs
0-2 points 3-4 points 5 points
Use of paraphrasing All cited material is quoted from the sources,
No paraphrasing

Action plan indicated
Refer to Writing Studio
Student is able to paraphrase at least 80% of the cited material Paraphrasing is evident and well implemented. Minimal use of quoted material

Student will write a paper demonstrating preliminary skills required to use available university and library resources (including electronic databases to conduct a literature review), practice APA style research literature and data collection using professional journals, as well as critical thinking skills necessary for an independent learner.
EVALUATION RUBRIC

Student will write a paper demonstrating preliminary skills required to use available university and library resources (including electronic databases to conduct a literature review), practice APA style research literature and data collection using professional journals, as well as critical thinking skills necessary for an independent learner.
EVALUATION RUBRIC

Content of paper. Including following directions Ideas are scattered and disorganized.
Subject matter initially addresses assignment however digresses into other content areas. No clear beginning or end Some ideas/ information are well organized, but transitions are choppy or,
Conclusion does not accurately match with the information provided Introduction is well delineated. The body of the paper presents the information organized and flowing in order of complexity. Conclusion justifies choice of area
0-14 points 15-18 points 19-20 points
Content of paper related to research.
Inaccurate paraphrasing may indicate lack of understanding.
Errors in content or, The author (student) expresses opinions as facts or, reflect cultural and/or social bias. Content of paper shows lack of integration between the different sources cited. Researched information is minimally used to support student’s selection of area of interest Effectively manages APA rules for paraphrasing and integrating sources.
0-2 points 3-4 points 5 points
Submission of articles Article(s) missing or not highlighted. Article(s) submitted with appropriate highlighted sections
0-2 points 3-4 points 5 points
Electronic submission
Paper not submitted electronically to Blackboard or alternative platform Paper submitted electronically to Blackboard or alternative platform

Student will write a paper demonstrating preliminary skills required to use available university and library resources (including electronic databases to conduct a literature review), practice APA style research literature and data collection using professional journals, as well as critical thinking skills necessary for an independent learner.
EVALUATION RUBRIC
Presentation using multimedia to effectively communicate ideas, information and/or data from a variety of research sources (10 % of the final competency grade)

Presentation: Speech Presenter mostly reads from notes or PowerPoint and seldom establishes eye contact with the audience and/or only looks at instructor. No introduction and/or conclusion
Presenter is consistent in speech, maintains eye contact with student audience; minimizes reliance on notes. Difficulties with the use of professional language
Presenter uses visual aid only as a guide. Consistently maintains eye contact with audience. Good introduction and conclusion

0-2 points 3-4 points 5 points
Presentation: Visual Aids Slides contain multiple spelling and/or grammar errors
Font size or poor contrast background are inadequate for seeing information from the back of the classroom.
Graphic is neat and clearly depicts the information. At least 80% of the slides are fully visible. References are not included in the PowerPoint.
Graphic is clear and professional looking, enhancing the message. Full APA-style reference at the end of the presentation

Demonstrate how to use available college and library resources including electronic databases to conduct a literature review, understand APA style, articulate importance of research studies and data collection using professional journals. Use critical analysis and employ logical thinking skills necessary for an independent learner.
EVALUATION RUBRIC
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